Every effort is made to preserve the patient’s modesty. While the patient is fully disrobed, the door is closed and a bath blanket covers the patient at all times. The patient should be placed in the supine position, not made to stand. Washing begins at the head to the feet, with genitals being the last step. The nurse (or person giving the bath) should wear gloves during the bath. If the patient can tolerate, the bed should be flat.